Reading and interpreting CBCT imaging

Roberta Heiffig Handem, Ivna Albano Lopes, Gabriela Moura Chicrala, Ana Lucia Alvares Capelozza

Introduction: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a common auxiliary diagnostic tool in dental practice. The technology requires specific knowledge and training. Objectives: This article address basic CBCT concepts, image artifacts hindering quality of examinations, in addition to explaining basic tools necessary for image manipulation. Methods: A review was carried out by means of searches on Pubmed database with 19 articles published from 2008 to 2016. Results: This paper optimally reviews the entire volume of the image, with the main alterations found in each region.

Keywords: Radiology. Cone-Beam computed tomography. Diagnostic imaging.

How to cite: Handem RH, Lopes IA, Chicrala GM, Capelozza ALA. Reading and interpreting CBCT imaging. Dental Press Endod. 2018 Sept-Dec;8(3):14-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14436/2358-2545.8.3.014-023.oar

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